
The College and Career Ready Podcast | empowering students for the careers of tomorrow
Join your host Sonia Cacique on a transformative journey preparing high school and college students for real world careers, equipping them with practical skills, professional experiences, and career guidance.
As a dedicated career guidance counselor, career coach, and education leader, Sonia has spent her entire career empowering the next generation for the future workforce. With her expertise, she helps students develop self-awareness, motivation, and career guidance, building the essential skills needed for success in both their educational and future professional journeys.
Coach Sonia is ready to shift the focus from GPA, class rank, and grades to career connections, self-identity, character development, and real-world skills. She aims to challenge the traditional narratives and provide students with a comprehensive approach to education and career readiness. Changing lives for our next gens, one student at a time.
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Episodes
Episode 100: Celebrating the Journey – What this journey has taught me and for the high school & college students I coach!

99. How to help your teen or adolescent STAND OUT in a world of endless CAREER opportunities!

98. From a Technical Certification to Career Success: Celebrating National Pharmacy Technician Day

97. From Campus to Career: Leverage Alumni Networks for College and Career Readiness

96. Choosing a College Major and Finding Your Path; How to Choose a Major and Explore Career Options with Quincey Hettinger

95. TechFest Live: Bridging the Gap in Tech Education with Khalil Vinson

94. Finding Your Passion: Sofia's Journey from Uncertainty to STEM Success

93. Starting Fresh: How to Thrive This New School Year with Three Easy Steps

92. How to Find Hidden Gem Colleges: Expert Advice for Students and Parents to Find the Right College with Michelle McAnaney

91. How to Determine If You Have Chosen a Career Path That Is Right for You w/ Actionable Steps for Every Student

90. Why Connections Might Matter More Than Grades: A Lesson You Won't Learn in School or College

89. How Students Can Overcome Fear While Embracing New Beginnings in School and Life

88. How Networking in College Leads to Career Readiness and Job Offers after College with Reena Friedman-Watts

87. How Students can Build Connections using LinkedIn: From College to a Career in Sports with Connor Potkonjak

86. The Power of Connections for Career Exploration + When One Door Closes, Another One Opens

85. How to Instill an Innovative Growth Mindset in Education and in Future Career Opportunities with Amelia Sofjan

84. Beyond Grades: What Colleges Want to See in Your College Application That Does NOT Include AI

83. How to Find Your “Why” and Purpose with Bryan Hill

82. How to Prepare your Teen for College Today with Counselor Lauren Wolfe, LPC

81. A Summer Guide for Parents and Adolescents: Strategies for Future Success

80. The Network Generation: From Introverts to Influencers w/ Podcast Hosts of The BEN Show Podcast

79. Stand Out with a Portfolio (for College Admissions, Internships and Job Interviews): A Guide for Students

78. Timely Episode: The Importance of Letters of Recommendation

77. How Your Words Impact Your Adolescents' Performance

76. How to Help Your Student Improve their SAT and ACT Scores, Get Into Top Colleges, and Win $1,000's in Scholarships w/ Dr. Shaan Patel
